Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,582, Seth Garey, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Gary, Seth ~ Gary
S 43,582
CONTENTS

20 age 34 - see Col. to get to know when last paid -
May 15 th 1834 transfer to New York from 4 Sept. 1833 - letter sent to himself care of Susan Gibbs, Livonia P. Office, Livingston County New York -
Notification sent to War Dept. March 1834 to ascertain if War Dept. had any record of his service
823 New York Vermont Roll,
Seth Gary, Col. H. Jackson's P. regt. 4 Private, Mass Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 1 st of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of June 1818 and sent to Hon. Stephen Pitkin Montpelier, Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818
Semi-annual allowance ending
5 months 4/30 8 d $41.6
2 Dec. 12. 1842
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Massachusetts line
.80 Three years.
Continued Warfield, Wash.

Sett Party
1 Apr.
✓

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Washington ss.
Seth Gurney of Marshfield in the County of Washington and State of Vermont being
duly sworn, doth declare, depose and say, that, on or about the last day of December A. D. 1780 he was duly enlisted into the service of the United States, for the term of three years that he belonged to Captain Hartins Company, and Colonel Henry Jackson's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line and that served therein, against the common enemy, for the full term of three years as a private until honorably discharged near West Point the 31st day of December 1783, by Col. Henry Knox as appears by his original discharge
He further deposes and says, that he is now, and ever since has been a citizen of the United States
That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support. S. Gurney
Declared, sworn, and subscribed, by the above named Seth Gurney before me at Marshfield in the County aforesaid, this fifth day of April - A. D. 1818.
Stephen Pitkin Judge of County Court

STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington County, to wit. }
Stephen Pitkin I, Seth Gary One of the Judges of the County Court, within and for the County aforesaid, Do certify , That it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Seth Gary did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress, passed the 18th March, 1818, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War."
Given under my hand, at Montpelier this first day of April A. D. 1818.
Stephen Pitkin
STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington, ss. }
I, GEORGE RICH, Clerk of the County of Washington, aforesaid, Do certify , That the Honorable STEPHEN PITKIN, who made the above Certificate, and before whom the annexed Declaration was taken, was a Judge of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, at the respective dates thereof, acting under the authority of this State, and duly qualified for that purpose; and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Montpelier in said County, this first day of April in the Year One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
George Rich
Clerk.

Revolutionary Claim, under Act of Congress, May 1, 1820.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington COUNTY, ss. } 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being the County of Washington and a Court of Record for said County.
ON this 14th day
of September Court, for the County of
Seth Gury in said County, who being duly sworn,
aged 59 years, resident in Marshfield
according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: — enlisted in December 1780 for three years in Capt. Hastings Company of Col. H. Packer's Regiment of the Massachusetts line, & served the whole term aforesaid.
My original declaration was made on the 1 st day of April 1818 & my pension certificate is numbered 623. —
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

3 Chairs ————— 75 11 6 Knives & Forks, ————— .50 one axe, ————— 1. — one plow, very old ————— 2. —
I am by occupation a farmer, but cannot labor much, on account of the infirmity of age — My wife Zilpha of the age of sixty two years, is extremely feeble — I have one son of the age of nineteen who earns his living & no more — I have no one to assist me in any way other than as above stated. —
(Sign.)
Seth Gary
Sworn to and declared on the 14. day of Sept. 1820. }
Before the Court,
Attest Joshua Y. Vail Clerk. —
STATE OF VERMONT, } COUNTY, ss. }
I Joshua Y. Vail Clerk of Washington
Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is four dollars and 25 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 2 nd day of November 1820. —
 Joshua Y. Vail Clerk. Clerk.

Pension of Gen. Fitz Hon a Lewis Cass Secretary of War Washington D.C. 16 April 3  off C o for transfer ap. C. 23.  Mr. [unclear]
...of Gen. ... ...of Gen. ... ...of Gen. ...

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Livingston ss.
On this fourth day of March — 188 4
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Livingston personally appeared Seth Gerry who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Hastings in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Vermont to the state of New York — that he is now an old man and that his children are the most of them in New York and removed into New York for the purpose of residing with his children
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } Seth Gerry the day and year aforesaid. } Samuel H. Pease Justice of the Peace
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrates, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

State of New York Livingston County ss
On the 4 th day of March 1834 personally appeared before me Rufus Gary who being duly sworn says that the within named Seth Gary is the identical person described and named in the within affi- =davit.
Sworn and subscribed Rufus Gary the 4 th day of March 1834 Before me — Lemuel Gibbs Justice of Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Rufus Gary who subscribed & sworn to the above affi- =davit is a credible person and a man of truth & veracity—
Lemuel Gibbs Justice of Peace

State of New York
Livingston County
to Chauncy R. Bond Clerk of the said county of Livingston hereby certify Lemuel Gibbs Esq. before whom foregoing affidavits of Seth Garry & Rufus Gerry purport to have been sworn and also whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate of credibility was at
the dates thereof a legally authorized Justice of the Peace of the said county of Livingston and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe his name to the purport of the said affidavits and to the said certificate is genuine
Witness my hand and seal of office this 15th day of April A.D. 1834
Chauncy R. Bond Clerk By S. G. Haver Dep. Clerk
Direct to Livonia Post office Livingston County State of New York - to Lemuel Gibbs or the applicant Seth Garry -

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Seth Gary a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 31. 1780 Dec. 31. 1783 Pvt. Samuel Hastings Henry Jackson Mass.          
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated .
Date of application for pension, Apr. 1. 1818. His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Marlfield, Washington Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, 57 yrs. Died Dec. 12. 1842.*
Remarks: In 1820 his wife Phebe was 62 years old.
In 1834 Soldier stated that he had moved to Livingston Co.  N.Y. To reside with his children, one a son 19 years old in  1820. No names are stated.
The only soldier of this name etc. * from A.B.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

BY THE HONOURABLE MAJOR-GENERAL K N O X,
Commanding the AMERICAN FORCES on Hudson's River.
Seth Eddy Soldier the fourth - Newburgh Regiment, being inlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably DISCHARGED from the Service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York,
the 10th Day of Decemr
1783.
By the General's Command,
Knox M c G
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Seth Eddy Sgt. Co. 2

Nov. Sept. 25. 1709 Payment recd by Joseph D. ...
BY THE HONOURABLE MAJOR-GENERAL H. MOX.
Commanding the American Forces on Hudson's River
in
Regiment
being enlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably discharged from the Service of the United States.
Two Years
Given in the State of New-York,
this
By the General's Command,
Discharged in the Books of the Regiment,
Seth Gage P.O. 455-82 Rev. War Mass.

322 Washington St Grand Rapids Mich
Nov. 1916
Pension Department Washington , D.C.
Dear Sir : Please give me any records you may have in regard to Seth Gerrey ( GARY ? GAREY ) or his father Thomas Gerry who served in the Rev , according to the Mass. Sailors and Soldiers Vol V.I.pg 303 in Capt Allen's Regt and as Pri in Col Nathan Allens Co . Receipt dated Dec. 1781
We want to prove if the family record as to dates is correct
Hoping to hear soon
Yours sincerely
see Envelope
Fred Sullivan

1916 Dec 13 - Hist. to Fred Vallera
43 582
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 43, 582
Seth Gay
Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 186
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Thuram Feb
for
Notification were to John G. Dail, New York from Dec 4 1880
John G. Dail
Free.
War Department
Pension Office
Washington City
Dec 13 Nov 1880
OK 12/13

Montpelier Nov r 4. 1820.-
Hon. Secretary of War,
Enclosed are the schedules of Seth Gary Caleb Colton & Ebenezer Goodwin for pensions —
I am respectfully your humble servant —
Joshua G. Vail